Life's Inanities and Ironies

We are told “God is love” while conveniently forgetting that the same God is also holy and just, we need to hear the full counsel of Scripture. Proverbs 6:16-19 pulls no punches. It lists seven things the Lord hates— seven abominations that are detestable in His sight. This is not Old Testament harshness; this is the unchanging character of the God we serve. Here is the passage again, straight from the Word: “There are six things the Lord hates,   seven that are detestable to him:   haughty eyes,   a lying tongue,   hands that shed innocent blood,   a heart that devises wicked schemes,   feet that are quick to rush into evil,   a false witness who pours out lies,   and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” (Proverbs 6:16-19, NIV) If you are a conservative Christian who still believes the Bible is the inerrant, authoritative Word of God, these verses are not optional reading. They are a divine w...

Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, is a sacred act of worship—a moment to remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, proclaim His gospel, and unite as His church. However, the Bible provides a sobering warning about participating in this ordinance improperly. In 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 (NKJV), the Apostle Paul declares: “ Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. ” For those who hold the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, this passage calls for serious reflection. What does it mean to partake in an “unworthy manner”? What are the consequences? And how should we prepare? Let’s dive into Scripture to find the answers. The Corinthian Context: A Church in Chaos To grasp Paul’s warning, we first ne...